I wasn’t surprised that I had problems sleeping last night as Friday was quite the eventful day. I figured out why I had those problems a short time ago when I went for some dental floss and discovered I forgot to take my sleeping pills. Yeah that would do it. I was out by 11p and up at 2a. I watched some TV, since Gator woke up her brother. Then back to bed by 3 or 3:30a. Then up at 6a to pass out breakfast for the kids, to make sure Marv got his meds and then I watched a little more TV and back to bed I went. I got up at 10a and had some Eggo Blueberry Waffles topped with Blueberry Syrup. It was really good and washed that down with a large glass of Chocolate Milk. Ah, that of course caused a sugar coma which I was all too happy to indulge. My neck & shoulder have been bothering me from sitting in front of this computer. The added stress with Marv’s event didn’t help things at all. Sleeping has helped but there is a huge knot on my shoulder that I need to work out so it’s going to be a bit before my pain goes away.
As any pet owner would do I turned to the internet, which can inform but also scare the shit out of you. Just type in the words cat rear leg blood clot and you will get a wealth of information. I read a couple articles and it doesn’t sound like a lot of people are interested in treatment when this happens, it’s usually a death sentence for the cat. That said if you pursue treatment it’s possible that once the toxins that have built up from the blood clot can also kill your pet once they begin to circulate throughout the body. In particular there is usually a huge dose of potassium and that is the likely culprit. Odds are also that Marv has a heart problem. Most cats don’t show any symptoms and while being fine just suddenly throw a clot and whale in pain. It’s a very distinct cry and I promise you once you hear it you will wish you could unhear it. It’s a sound that you will never ever forget.
Based on the research I found and read. It sounds like Marv did have it mildly rough and this was as they suspect a small clot. Chances are good that once there is a 1st clot that there will be additional ones. It does sound like the outcome will be grim but it’s totally possible for him to overcome this. I am absolutely petrified of what the future has in store for me and my furry friend. He was in fact slightly dehydrated. The blood work was mostly normal, but not completely. A vet was suppose to call me to discuss but it doesn’t sound like that is going to happen.
Where we are as of today. Marv loves sitting on the couch with me. I plug in the heating pad and it warms his rear legs as well as the rest of his body. He just melts into a deep sleep and stays there for a long time. His appetite has increased heavily. He is using the litter box. I’m waiting for him to go #2 the last time he did that was on Friday afternoon. He seems over all content and has even gone back to hiding under the couch. I am smothering him with attention. From what I see outwardly he appears fine. However, I do wonder if he is hiding some fear deep within. We had the talk which is basically where I told him that he’s got a fighting chance just like everyone else had and that if he wants to tap out to let me know. I of course told him that I love him and that I will never stop loving him. He sought me out and bonded with me. My late spouse called that to my attention and I thought he was kidding around but it was true. He really loves me and isn’t terribly fond of others but he will tolerate them. I look at photos of him when he was younger and had more meat & fat on his bones. I just want to sob. I don’t know how much time we have together but I do feel that we will be parting ways sooner rather than later. At the moment he is stable and doing okay. The hind limbs are still a bit chilly but they are slowly warming. I’ve got my eye on him and he knows it. Hopefully, that brings him some comfort. Plus the best thing of all is COVID because it allows us to be together in the same space 24/7 except when I have to step out for his food and my food. I’ll keep you posted and am certainly crossing my fingers & praying for the best.
Gator has some stomach issues, plus she is limping again. I think she likely has arthritis but it’s possible that she pulled a muscle. She hasn’t been to the vet in years since she was a kid. Unless something causes me to take her in sooner, I am eager for the COVID thing to clear so that I can walk into an exam room and be with her. I think it’s probably a good idea to get her checked out since she is likely going to be the last one to go. I want to keep her (as well as her brother) around for as long as possible provided they have quality of life left. If I can remember I am going to try to start her on Cosequin to see if that doesn’t help her limp. I’ll be sprinkling it on her food. Her late sister loved when I did that with a probiotic. Gator however like any other cat goes by sense of smell and if something is off by smell with her food, she won’t touch it at all. I kind of think she is super smart. She threw a fit again when I jumped into the shower this afternoon and she of course was very vocal when we were up in the middle of the night. If we ever have to play hide and seek, I don’t want her on my team because I’d loose for sure.
I came down to briefly accomplish my work task and escape for a bit. I am going back up after that so I can maximize time with my furry friends and hopefully relax in the process. I hope all is well in your world. Take care and we shall talk again soon.
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